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  • 7 Ways to Stay Current in the Electrical Industry
    September 2, 2016 Greg Knowles

    7 Ways to Stay Current in the Electrical Industry

    The electrical industry is constantly evolving. New equipment, changing regulations, and ongoing innovation make it difficult to stay up to date on the latest industry trends. Here are a few resources that will help you learn all you need to know to stay current. Organizations A membership in an industry organization can connect you with [...]

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  • Temporary Power Equipment: Should I Build or Buy?
    August 5, 2016 Greg Knowles

    Temporary Power Equipment: Should I Build or Buy?

    ‌• You’re on a job site and have to get electrical power to a new location fast. You don’t have the right cables, connectors, and other temporary power equipment to do the job immediately. ‌• You’re planning for a new work site. It has unique temporary power requirements you’ve never faced before. ‌• You’re laying out a plan [...]

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  • How to Avoid Portable Power Loss
    July 22, 2016 Greg Knowles

    How to Avoid Portable Power Loss

    A loss of portable power can be devastating for a business. It can lead to significant financial losses, reduced productivity, accidents, injuries, and damaged reputations. The good news? It’s easy to avoid a portable power system failure. Here are 10 things you can do to ensure something like this never happens to you and your company. [...]

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  • Which Portable Power Solution Is Right for You?
    July 8, 2016 Greg Knowles

    Which Portable Power Solution Is Right for You?

    More often these days, contractors, mine operators, electrical equipment rental companies and others need advanced portable power solutions to run their businesses effectively. The industry has responded by developing new and innovative ways to create and distribute portable power, including: Spider Boxes Generators Generator Docking Stations Transformers Portable Power Panels This may leave you wondering: Which solution [...] 

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  • Adjustable Motor Control: Why You Need a Variable Frequency Drive
    June 24, 2016 Greg Knowles

    Adjustable Motor Control: Why You Need a Variable Frequency Drive

    For companies that depend on electrical equipment to run their businesses, any opportunity to lower utility costs, improve system efficiency, and reduce equipment maintenance will contribute significantly to the success of the business and ultimately improve its bottom line. Believe it or not, there’s a simple device that can do all these things, and most [...]

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  • 37 Tips for Electrical Safety in Mines
    June 10, 2016 Greg Knowles

    37 Tips for Electrical Safety in Mines

    Using electrical equipment on the job is always hazardous. According to a report prepared by the Fire Protection Research Foundation, there were 1,962 electrical-related workplace deaths during the ten-year period ending in 2013. Almost 200 of those occurred in mines. Compared with other industries, mining is among the most dangerous when it comes to working [...]

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